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Meghan Markle-turning pain into gain?

You may think this is harsh. But this isn’t new. It’s a pattern. From Uvalde— to photo ops around American military cemeteries— to carefully curated “humanitarian” appearances that somehow always circle back to monetization and exploitation. And now—Bondi Beach. A...

Launching for Rosh Hashanah 2026-The South Florida Jewish Life Resource Guide

Jewish Life Now is building on the success of our established resource guides in other communities by launching a Resource Guide for South Florida - just in time for Rosh Hashanah.  We are so looking forward to being a part of this vital, growing and dynamic community!

Israel-A timeline September 2024 September 2025

It's now nearly two years since the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led terrorist attack triggered an ongoing war that has shaken the very foundations of our lives here in Israel. It’s been another immensely trying year for Israel, as the war has not ended and terror groups in...

WSJ JEWISH JOURNALIST EVAN GERSHKOVICH HAS BEEN RELEASED

Great news! According to numerous news sources Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former marine Paul Whelan have been released in a prisoner swap. Gershkovich and Whelan had been imprisoned I’m Russia based on spying charges. ​In what has been described...

Life is a song

By Tara Dublin The Songbirds Choir brings the sound of music to senior living Every Wednesday morning, a small group of volunteers assembles just off the lobby of the Rose Schnitzer Senior Center in Portland, Oregon, to gather around a grand piano and sing old...

Comedian Shawn Pelofsky -Activism through Comedy

By Masada Siegel Standing strong for Israel is not the first time comedian Shawn Pelofsky, who has received death threats for her activism, has stood in the line of fire. She was one of the first female comics to perform in Afghanistan after Sept 11. “When I told my...

Leave No One Behind

One Jewish man's mission to save a Muslim family. The creed “leave no one behind” has become a mandate for a loosely connected network of veterans, active military and law enforcement. They are dedicated to stealthily evacuating, resettling and advocating for Afghans...

100 Years of Innovation – The Technion by Debra Rich Gettleman

“The Israelis are the strongest in the world, when we are united, we are invincible.”

Go to Israel. NOW!

Whenever I told people I was going to Israel, they always said the same thing. “Why? Why would you go now? It’s a war zone.”

Todd Shotz-The Jewish Kevin Bacon

By Debra Rich Gettleman Todd Shotz is like the Jewish Kevin Bacon. No matter who you are, if you’re Jewish, you are somehow connected to him in less than six degrees. We found shared connections with dear friends in La Jolla, after about 42 seconds. Maybe his gift of...
StopAntisemitism Isn’t Giving Up. Neither Should You.

StopAntisemitism Isn’t Giving Up. Neither Should You.

By Masada Siegel Liora Rez, Executive Director of StopAntisemitism would love to be put out of work but the reality is StopAntisemitism is busier than ever.  Rez created the organization in 2018 as a response to the ever-increasing number of antisemitic incidents....

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COMFORT ON A PLATE:

COMFORT ON A PLATE:

How Pacific NW Chef Sonya Sanford Braids the Jewish Diaspora Into Every Dish by Tara Dublin “They tried to kill us, we survived, let’s eat!” That may be the underlying theme of all Jewish holidays, which is perhaps why every traditional holiday meal is focused on the...

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TO LIFE, TO LIFE, L’CHAIFLICKS

TO LIFE, TO LIFE, L’CHAIFLICKS

By  Debra Rich Gettleman My first question for Neil Friedman, founder of Menemsha films and co-founder of the Jewish and Israeli streaming service ChaiFlicks, was, “What started this passion for Jewish media, specifically film and television?” I was expecting the...

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Standing tall with Israel: What you can do to help

Standing tall with Israel: What you can do to help

By Cindy Saltzman As Israel and America stand strong against Hamas, Hezbollah, and anyone who supports the massacre of innocent civilians, the desire to help is palpable. But how do you know where and how to give? How do you determine a charity is credible and...

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The $75,000 Lulav controversy

The $75,000 Lulav controversy

by Debra Rich Gettleman The real question to ask ourselves about Sukkot today is, “Does the Lulav shaking need to be done by a human in order for one to fulfill the mitzvah?” Huh? You’re asking yourself. Like can my dog do it? Well, the answer to that is obvious. Your...

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He’s no Sid Luckman

He’s no Sid Luckman

By Debra Rich Gettleman It’s my least favorite time of year. I used to adore autumn. The cool  crisp air, vibrant colored falling leaves, the anticipation of fall and winter holidays. But now it’s just the time of year when my husband abandons me. It's NFL football...

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Come on Iran. How petty can you be?

Come on Iran. How petty can you be?

By Debra Rich Gettleman Okay, we’ve all played team sports. We’ve all shaken hands after winning or losing a big game. We watch professional ball players congratulate winning teams with tears in their eyes. It’s called “sportsmanship.” We even punish our kids when...

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